After a long run on Dancing On Ice, Linda Lusardi escaped to Florida for a little rest and relaxation with her husband.

But a surprising extra guest tagged along too - her 31-year-old professional skating partner, Daniel Whiston.

The 49-year-old former Emmerdale star has become so attached to him that not only has he moved in to the home she shares with her husband, actor Sam Kane, 39, but he has also just been on holiday to Disneyland with the couple and their two children Lucy, 11, and Jack, 8.

Speaking to Hello! magazine Linda explained: "Dan lives in Blackpool and we had to train six days a week, so there was no way he could commute.